Slow Cooker Carnitas From Old El Paso® Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Carnitas From Old El Paso®
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Carnitas:; 1 large sweet onion, sliced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 (1 ounce) package Old El Paso(R) taco seasoning mix; 1 (3 pound) boneless pork shoulder; 1 (10 ounce) can Old El Paso(R) red enchilada sauce; 1 (4.5 ounce) can Old El Paso(R) chopped green chiles, drained; 16 (6 inch) Old El Paso(R) flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas; Toppings, as desired:; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 cup sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

Carnitas:
1 large sweet onion, sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (1 ounce) package Old El Paso(R) taco seasoning mix
1 (3 pound) boneless pork shoulder
1 (10 ounce) can Old El Paso(R) red enchilada sauce
1 (4.5 ounce) can Old El Paso(R) chopped green chiles, drained
16 (6 inch) Old El Paso(R) flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas
Toppings, as desired:
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream (optional)

1
Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray; add onion slices.
2
In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over high heat. Sprinkle taco seasoning mix over pork shoulder, pressing to coat. Brown pork in oil on all sides; remove from skillet to slow cooker. Pour enchilada sauce on top of pork.
3
Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 to 5 hours or until tender. Remove pork from slow cooker; shred meat with fork. Place shredded pork in large bowl. Add chiles, 2 cups of the sauce from slow cooker and the onions; stir well.
4
Spoon pork mixture onto tortillas. Add toppings. Roll up tortillas.

1796

kcal

Calories

Fat

311

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Carnitas:, 1 large sweet onion, sliced, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 (1 ounce) package Old El Paso(R) taco seasoning mix, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Carnitas From Old El Paso® falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow Cooker Carnitas From Old El Paso®

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